Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: debase
IPA transcription: [dəb'eɪs]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: load, adulterate, stretch, dilute, debase
    Meaning: corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; "adulterate liquor"
  • Synonyms: debase, alloy
    Meaning: lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
  • Synonyms: corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect
    Meaning: corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals"
Usage examples
  • And when he came down, it was to prevail with Pompey to allow him the government entirely; and when he went up to the citadel, it was that he might not appear to debase himself too low.